Xantrex 458
Hello I recently bought a 06 fleetwood providence and I've been having so many issues with power. My batteries don't stay charged but maybe a full day and night with me only running lights at night...
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It's winter so I assume your heater is working overtime. Yes the heater is on propane, but the blower fan for the heat is probably the largest 12v power hog in the system. What is your thermostat set at and how often do you hear the furnace coming on at night? People typically report getting only one night of power per installed battery when using a lot of heat.
When you say the lights are dim, even when you plug into 120v; Where is the 120v coming from? Are you referring to 120v when the generator is running? Is it from plugging into the inverter? Or from the shore power cord plugged into utility power like your garage, or maybe power post in a campground?
If you are plugging your shore power cord into utility power and your lights are still dim then there power is not getting from the power cord into the RV. Try checking all the breakers and make sure they are all on. If you're not sure then unplug the power cord and turn off the generator. Then flip all the breakers to off. Push extra firmly to the off direction to make sure they are all off.
Now with all the breakers still off plug back into shore power. Then flip all the breakers back on starting with the main breaker. Do your lights get brighter and do the 120v items work? Check things like a fan plugged into the wall or the microwave or air conditioner fan. Do the 120v items work?
